McPherson’s Jett Pyle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
By Matt Browning The McPherson boys basketball program has won back-to-back state championships and returning all-state guard Jett Pyle’s sole focus this season is to make it three in a row. “I am most excited for playing with my friends and defending our state championship one last year,” Pyle said. “I want to have a […]
Salina Central’s Grace Ostmeyer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tim VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Blake Chadwick Coming off an impressive sophomore season that earned her first team all-league honors, Salina Central junior Grace Ostmeyer is ready to take another leap as one of the Mustangs’ top returning players. “My biggest strengths are my ability to be a two-level scorer,” Ostmeyer said. “Being able to drive as well as […]
Salina Central’s Noah Peck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Garage Automotive Museum
By Matt Browning Over the past few seasons, Salina Central’s Noah Peck feels like the excitement and environment for Mustang basketball has waned. But Peck is optimistic that is going to change this season. “But with the 2026 senior class, I believe we’re bringing it back to its roots,” Peck said. “We’re creating a sense of […]
Salina Central’s Lexie Guerrero – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech Wireless
By Blake Chadwick Salina Central senior Lexie Guerrero embodies everything a coach looks for in a leader. As the Mustangs’ returning point guard, Guerrero enters her final season ready to guide her team with composure and confidence. Basketball has been part of Guerrero’s life since kindergarten, and over the years, she’s grown from a young […]
Salina South’s Easton Wilcox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
Photo Credit Brittany Pappada By Matt Browning Even though the Salina South boys basketball team won just seven games last season, returner Easton Wilcox has high hopes that the Cougars can fly under the radar this season. “I am most excited that we have a lot of returning players and we could surprise a lot […]
2025 Basketball Preview
Salina South’s Brooklyn Jordan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Salina South senior Brooklyn Jordan enters her final basketball season with passion, purpose, and a mindset shaped by years of hard work. A skilled point guard and shooting guard, Jordan is determined to make every moment count, playing each game as if it were her last and striving not just for standout […]
Moundridge’s Macy Kaminkow – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Paityn Kaminkow By Angela Brunk Moundridge High School senior Macy Kaminkow is entering her final basketball season with focus, faith, and fire. As a post player, Kaminkow embraces the physical side of the game and takes pride in her role as one of the team’s toughest competitors. “Scoring may not be my specialty,” […]
Elyria Christian’s Grace Prescott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Caleb Froese By Angela Brunk As she steps into her final basketball season, Grace Prescott, a senior point guard at Elyria Christian High School, is determined to leave a legacy built on leadership, teamwork, and selflessness. While she’s focused on personal growth, Prescott’s ultimate goal is to guide the young team toward a […]
VOTE NOW! Which Salina Area Girls Basketball Player Should We Feature? Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 10/24)
The high school basketball season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Salina Area Girls Basketball Poll, so we know who to feature in the basketball preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Friday, October 24 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period […]